Super Bowl first look: Old guard vs. new order

11:21 PM,
Jan. 19, 2014

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson hoists the George Halas Trophy after the 2013 NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field. Joe Nicholson/USA Today Sports

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Joe Reedy

Since the leading men in Super Bowls are usually the quarterbacks, this year's edition features the old guard against the new order. Two years ago, many wondered if Peyton Manning would ever play again, much less get back to the big stage, after multiple neck surgeries. But in two weeks he will try to become the first starting quarterback to lead two different teams to a championship.

Manning led the Colts to a win over the Bears in Super Bowl XLI but lost three years later to the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. "Being in my 16th season, going to my third Super Bowl, I know how hard it is to get there," Manning ...